1. Ardmore High School

2. "The mission of Ardmore High School is to provide appropriate learning opportunities that promote academic, physical, and ethical growth of students enabling them to become productive citizens in an ever-changing society."

3. WELCOME PARENTS

4. Ardmore High School Topics: 1.Attendance 2.Discipline 3.Grades 4.Website

5. Attendance In the first semester of 07-08: Over 1 in 10 of Ardmore High School students (7-12) missed at least 2 weeks of school during the first 18 week period

7. Attendance Attendance is taken very seriously at Ardmore High School. The staff and administration believe that there is a high correlation between attendance and achievement and that regular attendance is crucial to all students’ success.

8. Attendance A student may be excused for the following reasons: 1.Illness of the family- limit of 10 days per year in grades 6-8 and a limit of 5 days per semester in grades 9-12 without doctor’s excuse 2.Medical or dental appointment- documentation from doctor required 3.Death in the immediate family 4.Quarantine by order of the Limestone County Health Dept. 5.Religious holidays (PRIOR APPROVAL by principal required) 6.Court summons 7.Demands which in the opinion of the principal merit absence with PRIOR APPROVAL 8.Educational Value (PRIOR APPROVAL)

9. Attendance Parents or guardians shall explain in writing within 3 days after the absence the cause of the absence or the absence will be considered unexcused. The student whose absence is unexcused is NOT entitled to make up the graded work missed.

10. Discipline Behavior problems are an indicator of students leaving school before graduation Nearly 12% of Ardmore students had discipline infractions resulting in loss of class time.

11. CELL PHONES Cell phones must be in cars or lockers. Cell phone may NOT be turned on during the school day. Cell phones are not to be used at any time during the school day (includes text messaging).

12. CELL PHONES 1 st Cell phone violation- Detention and parents must pick up phone. 2 nd and subsequent violations- Out of school suspension and parents pick up phone.

13. After School Detention Mondays and Wednesdays detention is held after school from 3:10-4:00. Tuesdays and Thursdays detention is held before school from 7:00- 7:45. Students will NOT be allowed in ASD without a parent signature.

14. In-School Suspension In-School Suspension is a structured disciplinary action in which the student is isolated from regular activities but is not dismissed from the school setting. Students are allowed to do class work while in ISS

15. Out of School Suspension Students are not allowed to attend school or school functions until the designated time period is over. Students are NOT allowed to make up work missed while suspended.

16. Corporal Punishment Corporal punishment will be administered by school administrators when warranted. Parents may “Opt Out” of corporal punishment by returning a form found in the student handbook.

17. School Messenger System Numbers in STI will be called for the school messenger system in case of emergencies.

18. STI HOME Parents may check assignments and grades. Come to the school to pick-up your access code. Access the website through the school’s website or the system’s website.

19. ICON on system website ICON on school website

20. Notify Me Go to the school website and sign up to receive e-mail messages from the school. ICON on school website

21. Website Contents Announcements Important events Links to county website E-mail link to teachers Vital Information Student Accomplishments ETC……..

23. THANK YOU!!!!